Procurement Manager
Role Overview
Big Fish Consult is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a full-time position in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading strategic sourcing, procurement planning, tendering, and contract negotiations for a major real estate and destination development organization. The Procurement Manager will ensure cost-effective procurement, strong supplier performance, and compliance with corporate policies while supporting large-scale development and operational requirements.
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About the Role
Big Fish Consult is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a full-time position in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading strategic sourcing, procurement planning, tendering, and contract negotiations for a major real estate and destination development organization. The Procurement Manager will ensure cost-effective procurement, strong supplier performance, and compliance with corporate policies while supporting large-scale development and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, project timelines, and budgets.
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Oversee procurement of construction, consultancy, facilities management, operational services, and corporate requirements.
- Lead supplier selection, prequalification, performance evaluation, and relationship management.
- Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and procurement efficiency without compromising quality or delivery.
- Collaborate with Project Development, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure timely procurement delivery.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, contractual obligations, and applicable Saudi regulations.
- Monitor procurement budgets, supplier risks, KPIs, and reporting to senior management.
- Support procurement governance, process improvements, and ERP system utilization.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5-10 years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
- Strong background in real estate development, major construction projects, or large-scale destination operations.
- Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier management, cost control, and risk mitigation.
- Experience working with major developers, government-related entities, or large corporate organizations in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable.
Work Environment
- This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and involves working with a prominent real estate and destination development organization. The role requires collaboration across various internal departments and external suppliers to support large-scale projects.
Application Process
- Candidates meeting the qualifications are encouraged to apply for this Procurement Manager position.
About Big Fish Consult
Big Fish Consult is a UAE-based recruitment consultancy, part of the Big Fish Consult Group, serving the MENA and Asia markets. They specialize in recruitment across various sectors including Construction, Engineering, Facilities Management, Property, and Support Services. The company aims to provide exceptional service to clients and candidates, building long-term relationships based on trust and integrity. Big Fish Consult also supports initiatives promoting human welfare, environmental protection, and sustainability.
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